MORE than 200 bags of litter have been picked up in one of Scotland’s most popular areas.
The latest figures from the National Trust for Scotland show an increase in visitor numbers to Glencoe compared with 2022.
"We thoroughly enjoy meeting people from all walks of life when out and about in Glencoe and Glen Etive, and we engage with thousands of people a season to ensure they get maximum enjoyment out of their time with us and go away inspired to take extra care of their natural environment, leaving it as they found it or even better.
The conservation organisation is calling for no campfires on the ground in the reserve after seeing a rise in the number of fire sites compared with last year, with several wildfires caused by careless campers earlier in the spring, and numerous examples of trees being damaged to provide a source of firewood.
“This is not only bad for these precious habitats but it’s also pointless as live greenwood will not burn,” McCombie added. McCombie said: “One of the least pleasant tasks our team faces – and this is certainly one that diverts us from conservation and habitat restoration – is clearing up toilet sites. There is no easy answer to toileting in the outdoors.
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